Borders, Citizenship and Immigration Act 2009

The Borders, Citizenship and Immigration Act 2009 reformed UK immigration law by introducing a pointsbased system to manage skilled migration, strengthening border controls, and changing citizenship requirements. It gave the UK Border Agency enhanced powers to enforce immigration rules, introduced biometric technology for identity verification, and made it harder to obtain British citizenship by increasing residency requirements and introducing citizenship tests. The Act aimed to create a more selective immigration system that prioritises skilled workers while maintaining stricter security and identity controls.